Former Lt. Gov. candidate Christopher Moss, the Chemung County sheriff, today launched a new website as he explores a potential run again for state office.

Moss, the first African-American Republican candidate to be on a statewide ticket, ran with Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino last year against Gov. Andrew Cuomo, garnering about 41 percent of the vote.

Moss said he has no specific job he plans to pursue at this point, but he wants to keep his options open, saying he has been encouraged by Republican leaders across New York to stay active.

He also plans to tour the state to try to recruit candidates for the Republican ticket.

"We'll see what becomes available and what I might be interested in," Moss told Gannett's Albany Bureau today.

"I really want to keep my options open: Whether it's governor, lieutenant governor, state Senate, Assembly, we'll see what's available and see what may be the right fit."

Moss indicated last month that he would launch his statewide committee.